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Nature & Environment

ぱらりと

parari-to

Scattering lightly

A few things scattering or falling lightly, like the first leaves of autumn or a light sprinkle of rain.

💡First autumn leaves falling — 'Leaves fell parari-to from the maple tree.'

Example

桜の花びらがぱらりと散った。

Cherry petals scattered parari-to.

Quiz yourself

A few snowflakes ___ fell from the gray sky.

灰色の空から雪が○○と舞い落ちた。

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Intermediate